Question

lindsay is very excited to be getting a great deal on an iPad. It was originally $500, but she will only be paying $325. What percent did she save?

Answer 1

She saved 35 percent, since 325 is 65% of 500.

Answer 2

percentage saved = percentage change

percentage change = change in final and initial values divided by original value and then multiplied by 100

in short = change / original × 100
change = $500 - $ 325 = $175
so...... 175 / 500 × 100
= 0.35 × 100
= 35 %

percentage saved = 35 %

how to check if correct : 35/100 × 500 = 175